12-17-19 CDB Meeting MiutesMINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Kelly Elmore, Member
Kirk Hansen, Chair
Brea Paul, Vice Chair
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Brian Major, Member
Absent: Linda Lanier, Member
Mark Tingen, Alternate Member
Also Present: Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Brian Broedell, Principal Planner
Amanda Askew, Community Development Director
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hansen.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the October 15, 2019 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
3. OLD BUSINESS
None
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. ZVAR19-0014 PUBLIC HEARING (Robin Sorensen)
Request for a variance to increase the maximum allowable structural projection into the
required side yard from 2 feet to 4 feet in order to construct a 2 foot roof overhang over a
proposed second story porch on the south side of a proposed new house (51 Beach Avenue).
STAFF REPORT: Planner Broedell presented the information as explained in the
staff report. He also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Joe Cronk introduced himself as being with Cronk Duch
Architecture and is the architect of record for this project. He said they were trying to
add depth to the architecture due to the length of the lot and it's location next to an 8 -
story hotel. Mr. Cronk said they are trying to bring as much depth to the long facade as
they can. He said it is an open porch and they are trying to stay consistent with the old
Atlantic Beach style.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Elmore said that because of its location near the Central
Business District (CBD) and the hotel he likes the look of the overhang. He believes
it's the right thing to do for this long narrow lot. Ms. Simmons said she was torn and
was concerned about setting precedence. Mr. Major was in agreement that the
overhang was a nice look. Ms. Paul said she was excited that the old house had been
torn down and a new home is being built. She agreed that due to the proximity to the
CBD the overhang would be good. Chair Hansen said that he was in favor of the
variance since the home is next to an 8 -story hotel.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bill Guilliford, 75 Beach Avenue, introduced himself as a
neighbor who has lived in the neighborhood since 1974. He said he was whole-
heartedly in favor of this variance and the next variance on the agenda.
MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR-190014 due to surrounding conditions or circumstances
impacting the property disparately from nearby properties (beach access, right-of-way and 8 -
story hotel).
Motion: Kelly Elmore
Second: Sylvia Simmons
Kelly Elmore (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Brea Paul For
Sylvia Simmons (Seconded By) For
Brian Major For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
B. ZVAR19-0015 PUBLIC HEARING (Robin Sorensen)
Request for a variance to increase the maximum fence height allowed in the required side
yard from 6 feet to 8 feet at 51 Beach Avenue to allow for an 8 foot masonry wall along a
portion of the south lot line (51 Beach Avenue).
STAFF REPORT: Planner Broedell presented the information as explained in the
staff report. He also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Elmore asked if there
was additional wall going out to the east down the southern property line. Planner
Broedell didn't believe so but referred to the applicant.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Gavin Kain, introduced himself as a landscape architect
with Marquis Latimer and Halback. He explained that the wall will continue to the
east as it is a retaining wall. Mr. Elmore recommended they reconsider for security and
increase in homelessness at the beaches. Mr. Kain said that he didn't think the wall
would just be a big, blank, white wall but they will break it up and add some detailing.
The fence/wall increase from 6 feet to 8 feet will provide privacy adjacent to the
commercial zoning district. He said that it would help with the aesthetics of the
handicapped parking and bike racks at the beach access.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Alan Winter of 305 Ocean Boulevard introduced himself and
said that he has lived in the neighborhood for 26 years. He is in favor of the Board
approving this variance due to the special character of this property being residential
next to commercial.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Elmore was in favor of the variance for the same
reasons stated in the first variance request. Ms. Simmons had no comment. Mr. Major
had no comment. Ms. Paul said she was in favor of the variance. Chair Hansen agreed
with the Board.
MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR19-0015 due to surrounding conditions or circumstances
impacting the property disparately from nearby properties (the 8 -story hotel and beach access).
Motion: Kelly Elmore
Second: Sylvia Simmons
Kelly Elmore (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Brea Paul For
Sylvia Simmons (Seconded By) For
Brian Major For
Motion passed 5 to 0.
5. REPORTS
None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hansen presented Mr. Elmore with a plaque in appreciation of his serving on the Board
from 2011 to 2019. Mr. Elmore was glad to end his tenure on a positive note in a positive
way. Ms. Paul added that she had reached her term limit and this was her last meeting. She
told Mr. Elmore she has enjoyed her time serving with him. She said she had received her
plaque at the appreciation dinner.
Attest:
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Amanda Askew Kirk Hansen, Chair
Community Development Board (CDB)
December 17, 2019